Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines, Ontario, for the second time since 2015... and without a doubt, I had the greatest time! The festivities began at 11:00 am watching the Meridian Grande Parade with friends among a sea of purple and green attire.... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $14.95 Lola Pelee Island VQA Rose (Ontario). Pretty label and alluring blush pink colour 😍 Semi-sweet with a playful level of carbonation that I was not expecting. Taste that first hit the end of the tongue with flavours of apple and strawberry. There is an undeniable level of sweetness here (which would usually have... Continue Reading →
9/10 $29.95 Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose (France). Delicate strawberry scent with the most beautiful blush peach colour. Tastes floral and peachy with a hint of strawberry. Crisp, light and refreshing! Must enjoy chilled. I Initially kind-of purchased this one by accident... a store employee noted it's popularity and shared that a woman had come... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $13.00 Castillero del diablo Rose (Chile). Momma knows best.. this Rose totally took me by surprise! Very dry with almost non existent sweetness, yet refreshing with its delicate berry taste. You'd be hard pressed to find a better Rose at this price point, which also makes it an ideal choice if you are purchasing... Continue Reading →
8/10 $9.95 Beringer White Zinfandel (California). Very pretty clear rose pink in colour. Smells like strawberry watermelon juice. Tastes... Like juice!!! Recommended to me by a friend, and I think she may be on to something! Usually not a fan of sweet wines, this is the perfect balance; fruity and semi-dry. I think it's pretty... Continue Reading →
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